Some Common Birds of Bangladesh
Bangladesh is home to a wide variety of birds. In the early morning, we often wake up to the sweet twittering of birds. Surprisingly, even though these birds live close to us, we do not always know their names or characteristics.
The birds in Bangladesh vary in size, color, and habits. They can be grouped into different categories, such as teasing birds, singing birds, talking birds, game birds, birds of prey, tailor birds, migratory birds, domestic birds, wild birds, and plundering birds.
The crow is the most familiar and common bird in Bangladesh. It belongs to the class of teasing birds. It is black, ugly to look at, and has a harsh voice.
The cuckoo, doel, shyama, and koel are known as singing birds. Among them, the cuckoo is famous for its melodious song. It appears with the arrival of spring and is called the harbinger of spring. The doel, our national bird, is also a sweet singer. While singing, it rhythmically moves its tail.
The moyna, shalik, chandana, and parrot are known as talking birds. When trained, they can imitate the human voice. The sparrow is another tiny bird, common and restless, often annoying us with its constant chirping.
The duck, pigeon, hen, cock, and goose are domestic birds. They are raised for their meat and eggs, which are rich in protein. The stork, crane, and sandpiper are aquatic birds, often found near water bodies, and their meat is considered tasty.
The kingfisher, woodpecker, and kakatua are beautiful birds, known for their bright colors, sharp eyes, and long beaks. The pankouri lives in marshy areas. The kite, hawk, and vulture are called plundering birds. They have sharp claws and keen eyesight. Vultures, in particular, are large, ugly birds that feed on the carcasses of dead animals.
The babui, tuntuni, and swallow are known as tailor birds for their skill in weaving beautiful nests. Their nest-building techniques are truly amazing.
Some birds, such as the owl and the bat, are nocturnal and are mostly active at night.
Lastly, some birds visit our country in the autumn and winter. These are migratory birds, and they come from colder regions to escape the harsh climate. They stay in our wetlands for a short time and then return to their native lands.
